Dining events: A big bag of Big Bowl

Posted April 17, 2012 6:00 am

By Sara Hooker

Big Bowl bag

In honor of Earth Day, Big Bowl keeps it lean and green by giving away a free reusable shopping tote made from recycled materials on Sunday, April 22. The bags can be used for anything, but if they're used to pick up a Big Bowl takeout order, take 50 cents off the bill. Big Bowl is at 215 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 808-8880; or 1950 E. Higgins, Schaumburg, (847) 517-8881. bigbowl.com.

To the moon, BR

Baskin Robbins blasts off with a new coffee-flavored iced drink — the Cappy Blast. Mini 12-ounce versions are available Wednesdays throughout April for 99 cents. For each one sold, Baskin Robbins donates a meal to Feeding America, an organization that provides meals for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Baskin Robbins has locations throughout the suburbs. baskinrobbins.com.

Give thanks

Francesca's Restaurants honor administrative assistants on Wednesday, April 25, with specials at their various locations. In Arlington Heights, choose a two-course meal from an appetizer, soup or salad, pasta, sandwich or entree plus a soft drink or iced tea for $10. Or make a it a three-course meal from those options — and add dessert — for $15. Francesca's Tavola is at 208 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. (847) 394-3950 or miafrancesca.com.

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